Multipliers Outreach Unit – Post B: Human Rights and Sakharov Prize Communication

As the voice of citizens, the European Parliament stands for European democracy. The Directorate-General for Communication (DG COMM) amplifies its message of the Parliament to reach every corner of Europe. We help connect Members of Parliament (MEPs) to the people they represent, and we communicate what the Parliament is, what it does, and what it stands for. When Parliament speaks, we make sure it’s heard.

We are committed communication professionals coming from various professional and academic backgrounds.

The Multipliers Outreach Unit forms a core pillar of DG COMM’s in-house communication agency as represented by the Directorate for Outreach. Its purpose is to build, maintain and continuously engage with a network of multipliers to support the European Parliament’s communication on what Parliament does (budget, legislation and scrutiny), what it is (its role in EU decision making) and what it stands for (democracy and European values).

As the multipliers’ trainee you will have the opportunity to work on several projects within the unit that are focusing on the implementation of outreach and communication activities related to human rights, democratic values and the Sakharov long-term communication strategy.

Tasks will include:

• Stakeholder mapping and outreach to civil society organisations and relevant networks;
• Support for meetings with external stakeholders and internal services;
• Assistance in the preparation of events, workshops and communication activities;
• Drafting of invitations, briefings, reports and other written materials;
• Research, information gathering and social media monitoring;
• Support for databases, CRM tools, mailing lists and related coordination tasks;
• Assistance with the logistical preparation, coordination and evaluation of events.

Do you have a solid background and/or a first professional experience in Communication, public affairs, stakeholder relations, EU affairs, human rights or civil society outreach? Then this traineeship might be a match...

Do you have a strong interest in human rights, democracy and European values? Are you a great networker and do you easily adapt to different settings? You are pro-active and don’t shy away from responsibility? Do you have excellent organisational skills and have experience with CRM, e-mail marketing and data management? Are you proactive and reliable team player? Then you might be the candidate we are looking for!

You have obtained/will obtain a university degree (level 6 of EQF or higher) at least three months before the starting date of the traineeship.

The European Parliament is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We welcome all candidates, regardless of their geographical, racial or ethnic origin, political or religious beliefs, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, civil status, or family situation.